Mediation Confere nce News Excludes Carranza Envoy Note
At Niagara Falls a note from General Carranza seeking representation was read amid debate over whether to accept it. The mediators initially refused to receive the message before Carranza’s envoy was admitted, with officials noting the substance matched a prior dispatch but phrasing differed. Washington indicated Carranza should be represented in mediation, and the cabinet confirmed the administration would not ignore the Constitutionalist note.
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United States
Juan F. Urquidi
Carranza
Argindi
Durango
Washington
Urquidi
Mediation Chamber
Noon
Niaga Falls
Wilson
Inquiry into Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad purchase
Washington hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission focused on the acquisition's possible impact on freight rates. Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio testified that CH and D bore a heavy burden, yet B and O justified advances totaling $21,989,405 since 1909 through May 27, 1914. Chairman Harlan said the hearing would resume on a date to be announced.
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Washington
Cincinnati, Hamilton
Dayton
Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Harlan
Willard
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Presbyterian church lifts no Sunday sports ban in assembly
The Presbyterian church north general assembly adopts the Sabboth observance committee report, disallowing all secular use of Sunday including uncommercialized games and sports. The decision also rejects unnecessary travel and Sunday excursions after a spirited debate.
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Chicago
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (North
Committee
Senate panel approves rivers and harbors bill totaling 53.5 million
The senate commerce committee finished work on the rivers and harbors bill and will report it next week. The measure carries appropriations totaling 53,500,000 dollars.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
World’s Largest Telescope Casting Began in France
Castings started for a 100 inch reflecting telescope to be installed at Mount Wilson Pasadena California. The mirror was successfully cast in France as the largest telescope in the world.
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Quincy
Mass
Mount Wilson Observatory
Pasadena
Cal
France
Depositors Receive First Dividend From Pensacola Bank Failure
Checks totaling five hundred fifty thousand dollars arrived in Pensacola for distribution to depositors of the old First National Bank, a 40 percent dividend on failed December deposits. The receiver R W Goodhart will issue the funds as depositors claim them, following delays for check preparation in Washington.
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Pensacola
First National Bank
R. W. Goodhart
Comptroller’s
Washington
Naval Stores Trust Trial Opens in Savannah
Attorney Adams for the defense claims the action against American Naval Stores is driven by a Jacksonville rival seeking to eliminate competition. He argues the government aimed to bankrupt the firm, which is now in bankruptcy, as the trial begins in Savannah.
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Jacksonville
Savannah
Georgia
American Naval Stores Company
Jacksonville Naval Stores Company
Adams
Rabies Epidemic Among Cats Surpasses Dog Disease in Jacksonville
Dr. C. E. Terry of the Jacksonville city health board investigates the latest rabies case, Ruby Ward, 14, of 229 Woodlawn Avenue, as feline rabies threats rise. First watermelons reach St. Petersburg at 75 cents, weighing about 45 pounds and selling fast. The U S Department of Agriculture reports tick eradication areas and cattle disease costs. Elkton plans 500 acres of high grade peanuts imported from Spain. Graves Lumber engine wrecks at Hastings, engineer saves lives. State Master Plumbers elect officers with Dan Shea president and Orlando chosen for 1915 convention. Sheep breed guidance urged by U S department for farmers.
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C. E. Terry
City Board of Health of
Ruby Ward
Woodlawn Avenue
St. Petersburg
E. L. Baird
Lealman
Baird
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
South
St. Johns
W. B. Edminister
Elkton
St. Augustine
Spain
Graves Lumber Company
Hosford
Smith
Dan Shea
Tampa
State Association of Master Plumbers
Shea
Charles Belote
W. E. McAndrews
Joseph Fowler
L. M. Roberts
Orlando
Atlantic City
C. M. Chapman
A. J. Wal
United States Department of Agriculture
Funeral Vessel Reaches Quebec After Empress of Ireland Tragedy
The Canadian steamer Lady Grey returned to Rimouski with 188 bodies recovered from the Empress of Ireland wreck. Crowds watched as coffins were carried ashore for identification, with many victims claimed by relatives. Divers continue searching near Father Point as Storstad faces arrest over the collision.
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Quebec
Lady Grey
Rimouski
St. Lawrence
Essex
H. M. S. Essex
Storstad
Montreal
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
W. Simpson Walker
K. C
Anderson
Father Point
Empress
Kendall
Envoys Delay Mexican Constitutionalists in Mediation
Washington faces a choice as South American mediators press a two party agreement with Huerta. They plan to proceed without Constitutionalists, while the American stance favors inviting General Carranza to resume talks on international questions.
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Niaga Falls
Ont
Washington
United States
Huerta
Carranza
End of Strike Not Near in Colorado Coal War
Settlement of the Colorado coal strike seems no nearer, say union officials and mine operators. Sixty six killed and 48 wounded in battles since the miners went on strike September 23, 1913. Classified losses include 18 strikers and 10 mine guards among others.
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